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  • By: Peter May
  • Narrated by: Peter Forbes
  • Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (139 ratings)

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Entry Island

By: Peter May
Narrated by: Peter Forbes
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Publisher's Summary

Winner of the ITV Crime Thriller Award Best Read 2014

Winner of the Scottish Crime Novel of the Year 2014

When Detective Sime Mackenzie boards a light aircraft at Montreal's St. Hubert airfield, he does so without looking back. For Sime, the 850 mile journey ahead represents an opportunity to escape the bitter blend of loneliness and regret that has come to characterise his life in the city. 

Travelling as part of an eight-officer investigation team, Sime's destination lies in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Only two kilometres wide and three long, Entry Island is home to a population of around 130 inhabitants - the wealthiest of which has just been discovered murdered in his home. 

The investigation itself appears little more than a formality. The evidence points to a crime of passion, with the victim's wife the vengeful culprit. But for Sime the investigation is turned on its head when he comes face to face with the prime suspect and is convinced that he knows her - even though they have never met. 

Haunted by this certainty, his insomnia becomes punctuated by dreams of a distant past on a Scottish island 3,000 miles away. Dreams in which the widow plays a leading role. Sime's conviction becomes an obsession. And in spite of mounting evidence of her guilt, he finds himself convinced of her innocence, leading to a conflict between the professional duty he must fulfil and the personal destiny that awaits him.

©2013 Peter May (P)2013 Quercus Publishing Plc

Critic Reviews

"Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth." (New York Times)

"A wonderfully complex book. Halfway through I was sitting up late at night, knowing I should be asleep but wanting to know more." (Peter James)  

"From the first page I knew I was in safe hands. I knew I could trust this writer.” (Sophie Hannah)  

“He is a terrific writer and doing something different.” (Mark Billingham)  

 “The characters were wonderfully compelling.” (Kate Mosse)

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History, genealogy and mystery interwoven into a riveting tale

This book had me searching the internet for more history of both the Hebridean islands and early immigration to Canada. Normally a reader of crime fiction this book did this and so much more. A great read and I will now go and look for more Peter May books.

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Great read

Have enjoyed all of Peter May books and the narrative is excellent. I knew little of Canadian history so found this very interesting.

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great linguistics

excellent narrating in multiple accents very entertaining, even if the ending was just a little predictable.

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Riveted

The description of events and characters carried me along so movingly. Wished the story continued. Great performance!

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Not really a "murder mystery" book

This book is different from other Peter May books I've read, if you are looking for a complex murder mystery, this is not. But, a beautifully written book about roots, history and the lives we live today came from the struggles and almost savage times of the past. I am not Scottish, but am an immigrant to a new country, I felt every word in the book so beautifully written.

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Intriguing

Well written enjoyable book. very gripping at times. The flashbacks are the best part. Worth a listen.

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Another Beauty !

If you could sum up Entry Island in three words, what would they be?

History, Mystery, Depth.

What other book might you compare Entry Island to, and why?

At times the ancient Sime made me think of Jamie Fraser from the Outlander series with the first person narrative providing a rich background of Highland life, the clearances, and the journey to a new land as an immigrant. Just brilliant.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

My favourite scenes were those depicted in the diary; life as a tenant under the laird, the hunting of the stag, the journey in steerage, and especially the allocating of lands by lot. Such a wealth of interesting history enmeshed in a beautiful story. My uncle Bob, a Mackenzie, hailed from Lewis and its wonderful to hear stories of his part of Scotland.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Oh yes. I listened to it in the car, in bed and every spare moment I could find.

Any additional comments?

A warm thanks once again to both Peter May and Peter Forbes for a brilliant partnership of writing and delivery. Would love to hear more of Sime McKenzie.

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Couldn’t stop listening!

Really interesting historically. Liked the murder and intrigue. Main character was a bit melancholy but it’s worth a listen.

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One of the greats

Fascinating story very well researched and written. Sent me in a long researching journey about the area. Engaging characters, Loved this!

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Very Satisfying

This in a clever telling of two stories linked through time with intriguing but flawed characters linking the two. The resolving of multiple mysteries over musts of time is very satisfying.

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